Obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

Peggy Morris Reel, 88, of Aiken, SC and formerly of Johnston, and beloved wife of 64 years to the late John H. ("Jack") Reel, went Home to Jesus on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Mt. of Olives Cemetery, Johnston, SC. The...

Sep 23, 2024

Alison Ergle Berry, 54 of Edgefield, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2024.

Alison was born in Augusta, Georgia as the daughter of Faye Bouknight Ergle and the late Thomas Sanford Ergle Sr. Alison was a Project Control Director for Omega Technical Services Group. She worked her entire career in the nuclear construction industry....

Sep 21, 2024

Carolyn Ann (Sawyer) Davenport passed on September 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Horace Witt Sawyer and Voila Mae Allen of Johnston, SC. She was born at home in Johnston, SC in 1938, and graduated from Edgefield High School and the University of South Carolina. She later earned her Master's Degree...

Sep 18, 2024

Michael Clinton Whittle, 67 of Aiken, SC entered into rest on September 18, 2024.

Mike graduated from Aiken High School in 1975. He retired from Savannah River Site as a Mechanical Engineer. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed working outside in his yard, cutting wood and taking walks in Hitchcock Woods. He was a faithful attendee of...

Sep 17, 2024

Thomas Robert "Bobby" Seigler, 82 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 17, 2024.

Bobby was born in Edgefield as the son of the late Lillian and William Seigler. Bobby was a retired machine operator for Monsanto in Greenwood and a member of Edgefield First Baptist Church. Bobby was a long-time member of The Concordia Masonic...

Sep 16, 2024

Ercell Jackson Sigman, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and loving wife of Walter Sigman Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 16, 2024.

Ercell was born in Johnston, SC as the daughter of the late Nellie and Clyde Jackson. She was a graduate from Johnston High School. Ercell was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church...

Sep 12, 2024

Ann Williams Breuer, 90, of Edgefield, SC, entered into rest on September 12, 2024.

She was born on January 25, 1934, to the late Henry Herbert and Sarah Mae Graham Williams.

Ann grew up on a one horse farm off a dirt road in the Cleora community of Edgefield County. She lived with her extended...

Sep 7, 2024

Joseph Dillard Stack, Jr. 67, of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 7, 2024.

Joseph was born in Allendale, SC as the son of the late Marjorie and Joseph D. Stack, Sr. Joseph was of the Baptist faith and was a self-employed carpenter.

Joseph is survived by his wife Patsy Floyd Stack, two children...

Sep 5, 2024

Gary Max Massey, 77, slipped into the arms of his Savior on September 5, 2024.

Born in Greeneville, Tennessee, Gary spent his formative years on the family farm in Limestone, Tennessee. After graduating from Washington College Academy, Gary was drafted into the United States Army and served opposite troops of Soviet Russia in Germany during the Vietnam...

Sep 5, 2024

Jeffery Brandon Enlow, 40, of Johnston, South Carolina entered into rest on September 5, 2024.

Jeffery was born in Edgefield, S.C. as the son of the late Linda and Robert Enlow. Jeffery was a CDL truck driver and retired from Cornerstone Concrete.

Jeffery is survived by his son Brantley Enlow, two brothers Robert Shannon Enlow,...

Sep 1, 2024

Karen Ruth Patterson Gerrard, of Johnston, S.C. wife of John Gerrard entered into rest on September 1, 2024.

Karen was born in Redfield, Iowa as the daughter of the late Ross and Rachel Crook Patterson. She was a member of Lighthouse Church and was a retired manufacturing clerk.

Karen is survived by her loving husband...

Aug 30, 2024

Marvelle Dorn Cato, 83 of Trenton, South Carolina. The loving wife of Deriel Cato entered into rest on August 30, 2024.

Marvelle was born in Saluda, S.C. as the daughter of the late Marvin Wilson Dorn and Frances Chapman Dorn. She was a retired textile worker and a member of McKendree Methodist Church.

Marvelle is...

Aug 26, 2024

Mrs. Bess Watson Knight 92, of Edgefield passed away on August 26th, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Knight Sr. Bess was born in Edgefield, S.C., as the daughter of the late Frank C. and Willie M. Watson. She graduated Berkeley High School in 1949 and earned her RN degree at SC Baptist...

Aug 25, 2024

James Samuel Yonce, 86 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on August 25, 2024.

James known by his friends and family as Jimmy was born in Aiken, SC as the son of Nell Randall Yonce and Horace E. Yonce. Jimmy graduated from Johnston High School in 1956 and was employed by Graniteville Company following graduation. Jimmy began...

Aug 17, 2024

Elizabeth Tompkins Hawthorne Gilchrist, "Liz", of Edgefield, SC, died on August 17th, 2024.

Liz was born in Edgefield on September 27th, 1934, the daughter of the late William Frederick Hawthorne, Sr., and Grace Tompkins Hawthorne of Edgefield. Liz graduated high school at Peace Junior College a women's boarding school in Raleigh, NC, and attended Winthrop College and...

Aug 9, 2024

Thelma Irene Phillips Boatwright, 82 of Johnston entered into rest on August 9, 2024.

Thelma was born in Miami, Florida as the daughter of Bessie and Dwight Phillips. Thelma was a retired manager for Hardees.

Thelma is survived by her daughter Juanita Boatwright (David Bush), and one grandchild Phillip Williams.

A graveside service...

Aug 8, 2024

Bennie "Ben" Thomas Chrisco, 89, of Edgefield loving husband of the late Eleanor M. Chrisco went to be with the lord on August 8, 2024.

Ben was born in North Carolina as the son of the late Hugh and Hattie Chrisco. He was a proud member of The National Guard. Ben worked as a yard foreman at...

Aug 6, 2024

Louise Preston Shaver, 84 of Edgefield, wife of the late Johnny Shaver entered into rest on August 6, 2024.

Louise was born October 21, 1939, in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah Riseanger Preston. Louise was a loving homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Louise is survived by her...

Jul 30, 2024

Ms. Florence Morris, 98 of Johnston, SC entered into rest Tuesday 30, 2024.

Born in Ward, SC to Walter and Ivy Holmes. She was retired from Maxwell & Holford Drug and was a member at Johnston First Baptist Church.

Florence is survived by her son Donald Morris (Denise "Sissy"), Grandson Drew Morris (Averie) and their...

Jul 19, 2024

Wanda Fay Mack, 64 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on July 19, 2024.

Wanda was born in Aiken, SC as the daughter of the late Lena Watson Mack Parks and Von Mack Sr.

Ms. Wanda Fay Mack lived most of her life in Saluda, S.C. until she went into Trinity Mission and Rehab nursing...